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title: "The Elgar Birthplace Trust — check charity number 202688 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Elgar Birthplace Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 202688. Education/training charity based in Thorneloe HOUSE. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-elgar-birthplace-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:58:22.426Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Elgar Birthplace Trust is a registered charity (number 202688) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Elgar Birthplace Trust?

Registered charity number

202688

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Thorneloe HOUSE

Website

[www.elgarmuseum.org](http://www.elgarmuseum.org/)

## What does The Elgar Birthplace Trust do?

To preserve the Birthplace Cottage in which Elgar was born, together with the archive and memorabilia therein, and to present the same in an attractive format for the enjoyment by, and education of, the visiting public.

## What causes is The Elgar Birthplace Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Elgar Birthplace Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Elgar Birthplace Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Elgar Birthplace Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Elgar Birthplace Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 202688) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Elgar Birthplace Trust's charity number?

The Elgar Birthplace Trust's charity number is 202688. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 202688?

Search 202688 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Elgar Birthplace Trust do?

To preserve the Birthplace Cottage in which Elgar was born, together with the archive and memorabilia therein, and to present the same in an attractive format for the enjoyment by, and education of, the visiting public.

Does The Elgar Birthplace Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Elgar Birthplace Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Elgar Birthplace Trust?

The Elgar Birthplace Trust's website is http://www.elgarmuseum.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/202688).